Postcode CT6 8HQ is located in an urban city, within the Heron ward of Canterbury in the South East region, and forms part of the Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year. The nearest station is Herne Bay, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Oxenden Square.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £45,759 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT6 8HQ.
Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe near CT6 8HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Bay located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Herne Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Herne Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxenden Square | Small | Walking directions to Oxenden Square |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £318,750 (about £305 per square foot) in Heron area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £422,500 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £362,000 | £330 |
| Terraced | 20 | £321,150 | £274 |
| Flats | 45 | £167,500 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £337,000 | £150,210 | £250,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | £338,000 | £150,000 | £280,000 | £268,750 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £155,000 | £294,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £172,500 | £312,000 | £273,750 |
| 2020 | £395,000 | £175,000 | £297,000 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £170,000 | £330,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £182,000 | £350,000 | £340,000 |
| 2023 | £480,000 | £195,000 | £370,000 | £315,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £170,000 | £322,500 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £412,500 | £157,500 | £325,500 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £166,750 | £392,000 | £341,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £300 | £243 | £274 | £211 |
| 2017 | £324 | £249 | £277 | £245 |
| 2018 | £322 | £250 | £295 | £223 |
| 2019 | £321 | £267 | £295 | £251 |
| 2020 | £341 | £294 | £290 | £240 |
| 2021 | £337 | £283 | £346 | £257 |
| 2022 | £413 | £302 | £382 | £295 |
| 2023 | £389 | £313 | £383 | £292 |
| 2024 | £361 | £270 | £341 | £282 |
| 2025 | £361 | £245 | £334 | £276 |
| 2026 | £373 | £260 | £328 | £267 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT6 8HQ.
In the CT6 8HQ postcode area, located within Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT6 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 34-36 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Local | 47-49 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QB | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 98 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Herne Bay Stores | 103 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QQ | Walking directions to Herne Bay Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Canterbury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT6 8HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Thomas
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Harvey
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Mellish
Heron - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Gale
Herne Bay and Sandwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT6 8HQ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT6 8HQ in Hampton, West End & Swalecliffe is £318,750 (about £305 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CT6 8HQ, including Hampton Primary School (Good), Fairlight Glen Independent Special School (Good) and Herne Bay High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT6 8HQ is Herne Bay, about 986 m away.
CT6 8HQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,056 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich covering CT6 8HQ is Roger Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), Liz Harvey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tom Mellish (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.